Update

Sunday, August 31, 2025

This week our summer series "In the Sandbox" concludes with a look at John 6:1-14, and how the biggest of miracles can come from the smallest of places.

Ushers: Gerald D, Chris H

Coffee: Ralph & Paula W

Nursery: Paula W, Steve D, Gerben W

Projection: Jed

Sound: Al

Elders: Evert, Dick

Deacons: Doug, Anne

If you require a paper copy of the songs or sermon for use during the service, please ask an Usher.

Christus Victor

Welcome

God’s Greeting

Call To Worship

Immortal Invisible God Only Wise

You Hold My World

Confession and Assurance

Christus Victor

Kids Message

Announcements & Congregational Prayer

Scripture Reading John 6:1-14 on page 1655

Message

Closing Blessing & May the Peace/Benediction

Join us next week as we begin our new sermon series for the fall, "Twenty Twenty", reflecting on visions in Scripture, and the vision God gives us for ministry today. 

Ushers Next Week: Dale S, Calvin K

Coffee: Ike & Bonnie T

Sunday School: Imagine: Kurt, Miriam; Wonder: JoAnne, Gerben; Marvel: John V, Kevin K

Nursery: Kristen H, Arlene W

Projection: Gerald

Sound: Ed

Elders: Christine D, Evert F

Deacons: Andy V, Cynthia K

September 1

Labour Day – Office Closed

September 2  

Office Hours return to 9 to 12 p.m. Monday & Friday; Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 9 to 12 p.m. & 1 to 3 p.m.

7 p.m. C of A Meeting

September 4

7 p.m. Council Meeting

September 7

10 a.m. Sunday School Starts!

September 9

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters meet in the council room

September 10

7 p.m.  Education Committee Meeting

September 11

7 p.m. Elders Meeting

September 16

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters meet in the council room

September 18

7 p.m. Deacons Meeting

September 22

7 p.m. Friendship Group Starts!

September 22

730 p.m. Worship Committee Starts!

September 23

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters meet in the council room

 7 p.m. GEMS Starts!

September 27

Classis Quinte meets at Maranatha CRC, Belleville

September 30

1 p.m. Stitchers and Crafters meet in the council room

 7 p.m. Connections Meeting

OUR CHURCH FAMILY PRAYER CORNER

Congratulations to Sandy P (28), Marlaina M (31), Matt P (1), Max V (1), Emma K (1), Henry K (4) celebrating birthdays!

Continued prayers for all those who are dealing with illness, or are recovering at home and in the hospital. Prayers to Tim K who moved to Trent Valley Lodge this week.

We also ask you to remember those who cannot attend services and to keep them in prayer: Jo B, Maureen B, Dora D, Aky D, Charles & Stella D, John D, Riek H, Arlene H, Audrey K, Tim & Dorothy K, Frances L, Jan M, Thea P, Gerdie P, Louise S, Joanne T, Nell V, & Riet V.

From the Committee of Administration: Please be advised that the projected budget for Aug 31, 2025, is $309,433.28. Received budget funds to Aug 28, 2025, are $267,700.90. Please keep this matter in your prayers and donate as you are able.

GEMS: Girls today face storms of lies, doubt, and fear—but there is hope! What if they truly knew the One more powerful than the wind and waves? What if their lives were anchored to the unchanging truth of God’s Word? Through Bible study, prayer, worship, service projects, sharing testimonies, and fun fellowship, girls will discover that they are part of God’s story—and that He is with them every step of the way. Our Ebenezer Gems is beginning on Tues Sept 23 at 7 p.m.. If you know of any girls aged Grade 3 to Grade 8 that are interested, please reach out to Mandi, Joy, Paige or Carey for more information!

Ebenezer's Connections Committee is looking for 2 new members. They implement programs, events, strategies, oversee ministries, develop and maintain connections with community partners in order to encourage congregational involvement and participation in various activities outside of Ebenezer. Contact the church office for information.

Fellowship CRC is pleased to welcome Pastor Joe Groeneveld, his wife Kristin and their four children to Fellowship CRC. Pastor Joe will be filling the Pastor of Faith Formation position. The installation service will be held Sun, Sept 7th at 10 a.m. We give God thanks for meeting Fellowship’s needs and ask for His blessing on this transition for the Groeneveld family and in Pastor Joe’s ministry.

Annual QCHS Eagle 2K Fun Run/Walk and 5K/10K Runs in the Quinte Conservation Area: We are so excited for you to participate in the Eagle run/walk and back to school breakfast which will take place on Sat Sept 13. The cost is a $20 for participants, $10 for children 12 and under, or $60 per family (parents and children under 18). Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., All participants receive a T-shirt. To ensure a shirt that will fit, respond to admin@qchs.ca by Sept 9 with your name(s) and size(s) of shirt. Registration is on Sept 13 however we cannot guarantee shirts available then.

QCHS Back to School Free Breakfast: on Sat, Sept. 13, at 8:15 a.m. and following the Eagle Run. The breakfast is for the community to come together for a time of fellowship at the beginning of the school year. Everyone is welcome to come to the breakfast even if you don’t go on the Eagle Run.

Stitchers and Crafters is starting weekly meetings again on Sept 9, 1-3 p.m. in the council room at Ebenezer. Old and new members are welcome to attend. We do knitting, cross-stitching, quilting, puzzling, mat making, card making, crocheting, painting and any crafting that you like. We enjoy getting to know and encourage each other.

Hearts Exchanged: This fall, we are inviting you to participate in the CRC's Hearts Exchanged in Frankford—an 8-month journey to deepen your understanding of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada. Participants meet monthly for two hours. It’s rooted in Christian principles of peacemaking, repentance, and hospitality. If you’ve ever wondered what steps you can take toward reconciliation, this is an opportunity. Marlene W (613-391-8573) or visit crcna.org/hearts-exchanged

Yearbook: Orders for a printed copy of the 2026 Yearbook, which is the annual directory of churches, classes, pastors, commissioned pastors, and CRC ministries for the Christian Reformed Church in North America, are due at the church office by Sept 12. Yearbooks are printed early in the new year and will be available in February 2026 for pickup. Cost per book is approximately $25.00, due at time of receipt of the Yearbook.

August 31 Offering: Mission Montreal is our second collection for this day. Mission Montreal is a collaborative effort of Resonate Global Mission, Diaconal Ministries Canada, First CRC Montreal, Classis Eastern Canada, and a partner ministry called Christian Direction. At its heart, Mission Montreal is about equipping and mobilizing Christians and Christian leaders to engage their culture, focusing on church outreach, young adult faith formation, and ministry to the growing immigration population in Montreal.

September 7 Offering: The second collection is for New Life Women’s Home, which provides a residential recovery program where those who have lost hope can experience God’s transforming love, receive freedom from the chains of addiction and life-controlling problems, faith in the true eternal living God and a future for one’s life.   Newlifecanada.org